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Pizza alla Crema with creamy cheeses and basil
Creamy white pizza with mozzarella and ricotta

Creamy Three-Cheese White Pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
This pizza is a cheese lover's paradise, focusing entirely on texture. The silkiness of mascarpone, the curd-like richness of ricotta, and the stretch of mozzarella create a perfect 'white' harmony. This isn't a light appetizer but a hearty, rich main course where the sharpness of garlic and Parmesan cuts through the creamy sweetness. A dish worthy of a celebration.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 820 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet or Pizza stone
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C). Roll out the dough thinly and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Tip: Since the topping is heavy and creamy, a thin crust bakes through better and stays crispier.
2 ✓

In a bowl, whisk the mascarpone, ricotta, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth.

Tip: Homogenizing the mixture ensures a consistent flavor in every bite.
3 ✓

Spread the cheese cream over the dough, leaving about a 3/4-inch border around the edges.

Tip: The cream will spread during baking, so leaving a rim prevents it from running off the pizza.
4 ✓

Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella and half of the Parmesan.

Tip: Hard cheeses like Parmesan form a crust over the soft cream, protecting it from drying out too much.
5 ✓

Drizzle with a little olive oil and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.

Tip: If the cheese browns too quickly but the dough is still raw, tent loosely with aluminum foil.
6 ✓

Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and fresh basil. Let it cool for 2 minutes before serving.

Tip: This short rest allows the melted cheeses to firm up slightly, preventing the toppings from sliding off when sliced.

Recipe FAQ

Won't the topping be too runny?
Mascarpone softens with heat. It's important to mix the cheeses at room temperature and avoid using water-packed mozzarella.
Can I substitute the mascarpone?
You can use thick cream cheese, but mascarpone provides the softest, least acidic flavor profile.

Ingredients

  • 10-12 oz Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 5 oz Mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
  • 3.5 oz Ricotta cheese (drained)
  • 7 oz Mozzarella cheese (block, shredded)
  • 1.75 oz Parmigiano Reggiano (grated)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 10 leaves Fresh Basil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper